Professional Athlete Physical Therapy: Specialized Care and Assessments

A Personal Message From Dr. Adam Shildmyer

  • Are you worried about losing practice time, missing games, or even losing your edge or missing the entire season because of an injury that won’t go away?

  • Have you tried pain medications, massage or chiropractic care with only short-term relief?

  • Are you concerned about losing your job because of an inability to play?

  • Are you frustrated with previous health care providers who didn’t explain your recovery in a way that made sense - which left you wondering how to get back to playing at peak performance?

  • Are you someone who values their health and is looking for a long-term solution to getting rid of your injury and getting back to playing pain free?

If You Answered “Yes” To Any Of These Questions, You Are In The Right Place!

Too many professional athletes are told to be very careful with their injuries and end up feeling stuck - spending more time on the sidelines than contributing to their team’s success.

If that’s happening to you - you’re definitely not alone - I hear this type of thing all the time.

In fact, professional athletes are challenged and find incredible success at Vertical Sports Physical Therapy

“After my Jones Fracture surgery, Adam was an integral piece for me to get back on the court as quickly as possible. He is extremely knowledgeable, super personable and I would recommend him to anyone needing help or looking to take their game to the next level.”

  • Corey Kispert (Washington Wizards)

Some Of The Common Injuries We See In Professional Athletes At Vertical Sports Physical Therapy Are…

  • Back Pain

  • Knee Injuries

  • Ankle Sprains

  • Achilles Tendonitis

  • Post Op Recovery

  • Hamstring Strains

  • Quad Strains

  • Sports Hernias

  • Concussions

  • Shin Splints

  • Shoulder Injuries

  • And more…

There is a lot of BAD ADVICE Out There Regarding How To Handle Injuries For Professional Athletes…

What’s False:

  • Surgery and injections are the only option to heal properly and get back quickly.

  • You won’t be able to perform at your prior level after this injury

  • Just take some pain meds or muscle relaxants and it will go away

  • Put some heat or ice on it and push through the pain.

The Truth is:

  • Surgery and Injections are not the only option. In fact, they should be your last resort!

  • Resting or taking pain meds doesn’t change anything.

  • Passive treatments aren’t enough. They reduces pain and swelling temporarily.

  • Its absolutely possible to get back to your level of play pre-injury.

Get Your Competitive Edge Back!

  • If you don’t choose the best provider for your personal health, you could end up losing your competitive edge or sit for extended periods of time, which negatively impact your career and finance.

  • Don’t let your current issue become chronic.

  • In order to do that, you can’t just treat the pain - but you need a provider who is willing to figure out WHY the injury happened and what needs to be done in order to keep it from happening again.

  • Only then, will you get a permanent solution to your problems

Finally Get Rid Of Your Injury And Keep It From Coming Back!

You don’t have to sacrifice the sports you love over problems that can be fixed.

Let’s talk about how we can get you back in the game and performing your best yet!

Sincerely,

Dr. Adam Shildmyer PT, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT